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Overview |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 660 students)
Alma College vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Minerva?
- Alma College is 156.9% more expensive to attend than Minerva for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.9% higher at Alma College than Minerva University ($45,346.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than Alma College ($15,215 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 2.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,300 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Minerva University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 95.9% larger than aid received Minerva University ($34,736 vs. $17,735)
Alma College vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or Alma College .
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Minerva (1%)
Alma College vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Minerva? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Minerva and Alma College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/